Basic Project Mgt book

Estimating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Pradeep Srivastava Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Hi,

I am looking for a basic book which discuss the concepts - top down and bottom approach and diff techniques for project estimation and planning like FPA, WBS and object point technique. The book should be simple enough that gives me an understanding along with some examples.

I searched the internet but couldn't find any..

Thanks
Shalu

Posted: Jan 27, 2007 6:22 AM

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I liked James Lewis' "Fundamentals of Project Management." Simple, but comprehensive.

Posted: Feb 6, 2007 2:20 PM

Vivekanandan Mariappan Trichy, Tamilnadu, India

Hello,
Go through the PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge) from PMI!!!

Best Regards,
Vivekanandan M

Posted: Feb 8, 2007 7:48 AM

Nicklaus Sims PMP Charlotte, Nc, United States

I agree with Ed, look at Project Planning, Scheduling & Control by James P. Lewis.

Posted: Feb 13, 2007 9:21 AM

Lawrence Taxson Senior Program Executive| USG Vienna, Va, United States

You should also check out a new book by Rita Mulcahy called PM Crash Course.

Here is the link: http://store.rmcproject.com/Detail.bok?no=93

The book is an easy read and Rita gives good examples for her methods.

Posted: Feb 19, 2007 2:24 PM

K K Chicago, Il, United States

1. Project Management Start To Finish
by Phillips
2. Successful Project Management - gido & clement

The first one is a good starting point. Pretty through and discusses management from a real world perspective.

Posted: Mar 2, 2007 5:55 PM

Robert Starinsky Management Consultant| Tradewinds Group, Inc. Oak Brook, Il, United States

If I understand you correctly, you want an introduction to project management combined into a book discussing 'advanced' estimating techniques used in software development (function points, object counting).

My short answer? One book might not get you there. But's here two that together, might be worth a look: 'Radical Project Management' by Rob Thomsett and a book called 'Essential System Requirements' by Bill Wiley.

I've gotten some good information out of each of these books regarding planning and estimating today's object-oriented software development projects.

Posted: Mar 12, 2007 12:52 AM

Debra Rogers 2nd Vice President Project Portfolio Management| Protective Life Insurance Company Mount Olive, Al, United States

The books mentioned by Rob Thomsett and Rita Mulcahy are both worth getting. I don't find the PMBOK useful to someone learning PM.

Posted: Mar 23, 2007 11:51 AM

Bethany Schoenick PMP Montgomery, Al, United States

I have to agree with Debra. Many people get the PMBOK confused with a how to. It's really not a HOW but a WHAT.

To answer the original posters question though - one book read does not a project manager make. That said, for a start, I would recommend Introduction to IT Project Management by Cyndi Snyder.

Posted: Mar 30, 2007 12:40 PM

Bipin Lekshmanan PMP Project Manager| Wipro Technologies Edison, Nj, United States

Personally, I found Rita Mulcahy's books very useful. They are good for reference, too.--------------------Bipin Roy Lekshmanan, PMP.

Posted: Apr 5, 2007 12:59 PM

Bethany Schoenick PMP Montgomery, Al, United States

Hello Shalu,

I have to agree with the other posters', Rita's book is great, especially when you are getting ready to sit for PMP but I would still start first with Cyndi's book.

Posted: Apr 24, 2007 3:33 PM

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